Job requirements Land Surveyor in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a land surveyor in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Land surveyors (NOC 21203).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in geomatics engineering or survey engineering is usually required.
  • A college diploma in survey science or geomatics technology with additional academic credits and successful completion of equivalent examinations set by a regional board of examiners for land surveyors is required.
  • A one- to three-year articling period is required.
  • Successful completion of professional land surveyor examinations is required.
  • A federal or provincial land surveyor's licence is required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Land Surveyors
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Prince Edward Island

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Québec

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Land Surveyor
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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